Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,563 sqft
78 Rumsey Rd, Buffalo, NY 14209
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$464/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A Classic Worthy of Its Address
Set on one of Western New York’s most respected streets, 78 Rumsey Road is the rare home that balances architectural gravitas with everyday livability. This is not a trend-chasing property. It’s a residence with roots, rhythm, and restraint. Nearby: the Elmwood Village, the Delaware Park, beautiful and famous Buffalo Architecture including our museums and galleries all within 1 mile. From the moment you arrive, the home signals permanence—mature landscaping, thoughtful
...A Classic Worthy of Its Address

Set on one of Western New York’s most respected streets, 78 Rumsey Road is the rare home that balances architectural gravitas with everyday livability. This is not a trend-chasing property. It’s a residence with roots, rhythm, and restraint. Nearby: the Elmwood Village, the Delaware Park, beautiful and famous Buffalo Architecture including our museums and galleries all within 1 mile. From the moment you arrive, the home signals permanence—mature landscaping, thoughtful proportions, and a presence that feels settled, confident, and intentional. Inside, light moves easily through well-scaled rooms designed for real life: gracious entertaining, quiet mornings, and evenings that linger. Original character has been preserved where it matters, while updates have been approached with a steady hand—never loud, never careless. The result is a home that feels curated, not renovated. Comfortable without being casual. Elegant without pretense. The layout offers flexibility for today’s living while honoring the craftsmanship of an earlier era. Whether hosting a full dining room, gathering by the fire, or finding a quiet corner to retreat, the house adapts without losing itself.

78 Rumsey is for someone who understands that the best homes don’t shout. They endure. A legacy address. A meaningful home.
  • Listed by: Sarah Carney 716.771.5104 sarah@symphonyofhomes.com • Symphony Real Estate LLC
Listing closed: 02/19/2026 12:00 AM • Source: WNYREIS, MLS#: B1655120

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Property Information for 78 Rumsey Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,321 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Erie County
  • Styles Of Residence: Ranch
  • On Waterfront: No
  • Parking Description: Detached, Garage
  • Nearest Cross Street: Lincoln
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,400 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School District: Buffalo
  • High School District: Buffalo
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Buffalo
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: 2.00
  • Garage YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Buffalo City-140200
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,321.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1563.0
  • Land Features: Irregular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.1928
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1928
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8400.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 140200-089-140-0001-011-000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 11
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $458,000
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Foundation Description: Poured
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Appliances Negotiable, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • HVAC Type: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
  • Levels: One
  • Sq Ft Total: 1563.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 2
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1

Property History for 78 Rumsey Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2026

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1655120

$725,000
Feb 19, 2026

Sold

WNYREIS #B1655120

$725,000
Feb 17, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1934022012

$720,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2026

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1655120

$725,000
02/19/2026

Sold

WNYREIS #B1655120

$725,000
02/17/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1934022012

$720,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 78 Rumsey Road

Taxable ValueLand$202,000Additions$409,000Total$611,000
Tax Record2025$5,471 ($456 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,563 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,563 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningN-4-50CountyERIEAPN140200 89.14-1-11

Schools near 78 Rumsey Road

This home is within Buffalo City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 17
PublicPK to 4

International School
PublicPK to 8

Mckinley Vocational High School
Public9 to 12

Frederick Olmsted 64 At 78
PublicPK to 4

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